Transcript High School 101 for Parents and Guardians

High School 101 for
Parents/Guardians &
Students
 Attending
 Being
on time
 Participating
 Avoiding
conflict
KEYS TO SUCCESS
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Perfect Attendance - Book appointments after school or at
lunch.
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Student Absence – Parent/Guardian must call the main office
before 8:15 am –refer to Attendance Policy in the Start Up Guide.
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Daytime Appointments – Send a note – students must sign out
in the main office.
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Extended Absence – Complete an Extended Absence form and
contact your teen’s teachers to get homework.
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Planned Absences – Your teen should inform his/her teachers
prior to the date of absence.
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Sports or Other School Activities – Students should inform
teachers well in advance of absences.
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Exams – Do not book holidays in January and June!
ATTENDANCE
YOUR TIMETABLE
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Weekly e-bulletin
Summative attendance report – report
discrepancies to the classroom teacher
Teacher communication – e-mail/
TeachAssist/telephone
School sign
School LCD screens
School website
Synervoice
COMMUNICATION
 No
revealing clothing
 No
T-shirts with inappropriate
slogans
 No
hats, or bandanas
DRESS CODE
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Leave valuables (e.g. money,
headphones, electronic devices –
tablets) at home.
 The school does not take responsibility
for lost or stolen articles.
 Students should not leave expensive
items in lockers or change rooms.
 Students should not share their locker
combinations.
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VALUABLES
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Expect. 1-2 hours of homework per day.
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Establish a routine. Set a regular time
and stick to it.
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Set the mood. Ensure the room is quiet,
well lit with supplies nearby.
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Remove distractions. Turn off the TV.,
use Internet wisely and avoid social phone
calls during homework time.
HOMEWORK
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Write due dates in their personal agendas.
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“I FORGOT that the assignment was due,” is not
an acceptable excuse.
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Set up a schedule to complete work on time
and not at the last minute!
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Review completed assignments to ensure that all
requirements have been met.
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Encourage your teen to share returned
assignments so you can review the teacher's
comments together.
ASSIGNMENTS
 40
Hours of community
involvement is a graduation
requirement
 Start
today!
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 You
are responsible for the textbooks
assigned to you
 Take good care of your text
 Write your name in your textbooks
and on the textbook card
 Mid-semester checks of books will
take place in all classes
 Return your textbooks during the
exam
TEXTBOOKS
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AHS teachers are available for extra help!
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You should set up a time to meet with
your teacher before school, at lunch time,
or after school.
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Be sure to keep your appointment.
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The Student Success teacher provides
intensive support to students who are at
risk.
EXTRA HELP
Acceptable Use Agreement
• Will be reviewed during homeroom
• Students review with parents/
guardian and return signed forms to
homeroom teacher as requested
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 Under
the Smoke Free Ontario Act,
smoking is not permitted on school
property
 Supplying and sharing cigarettes is
trafficking and it is not permitted
 Students who do not comply with
the law may be suspended and/or
fined
NO SMOKING
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
restoring and strengthening relationships is
foundation to dealing with difficult situations
effectively. Restorative Approaches helps to
create learning environments that are:
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Safe
Inclusive
Equitable
Respectful
Supportive
Caring
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN
YORK REGION SCHOOLS
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES gathers
information leading to the understanding
of an incident, what needs to happen next to
address the harm done, and how to restore
relationships. The questions asked focus on
learning from experience.
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
Is a way of approaching relationships in a way
that builds community. To that end, it has to take
into account the strengths and needs of every
member of the community.
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS
 Board
Policy #668 in Guide to the
School Year
 Reviewed with students during
homeroom
 Students will review policy found in
the Guide to the School Year with
parents/guardian and have it signed
 Return signed forms to homeroom
teacher before September 8
CARING & SAFE SCHOOLS
A suspension may be enforced for the following
infractions:
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Uttering a threat
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Possessing or being under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs
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Swearing at a teacher or a person in
authority
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Vandalism
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Extortion
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Bullying
SUSPENSION
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Conduct injurious to the physical and mental
well-bring of others
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Conduct injurious to the moral tone of the
school
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Opposition to authority
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Truancy
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Violation of the appropriate dress code
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Intimidation
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Possession of a weapon
SUSPENSION
An expulsion may be enforced for the
following infractions:
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Possessing a weapon or replica weapon
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Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm
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Assault causing bodily harm
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Sexual assault
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Trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs
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Robbery
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Providing alcohol to a minor
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Committing an act that endangers the lives of others
EXPULSION
High School 101 for
Parents/Guardians
DID YOU KNOW...??
When parents are involved in their teen's
high school experiences, students…
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have higher achievement
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are better adjusted
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are less likely to drop out of school
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
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Computers should be in a common area in the house and
not in your child’s bedroom.
Limit the time spent on the Internet each day.
Be aware of the websites your child is visiting.
Ensure privacy settings are correct on Facebook etc.
MSN and CHAT ROOMS – Parents should be aware of
who their children are chatting with and what they are
saying. Walk by your child when they are on the computer
to see what they are doing.
Safety – Any information or photos posted online are
public and can be viewed and manipulated by anyone.
Report Suspicious Activity. If you or your child
encounter suspicious or dangerous situations online, report
them to your Internet Service Provider and local police.
INTERNET
Encourage your teen to do his/her best in
school.
 Remember “personal best” does not mean
“perfect” and learning is not the same as
achieving high grades.
 Teens need the freedom to make mistakes
and learn from them.
 Encourage your teen to get involved in
AHS’s sports teams, clubs, or councils!
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TIPS FOR PARENTS
 Your
attitude toward education
makes a strong and lasting
impression on your teen.
 Help your teen set goals.
 At the beginning of each term, help
your teen identify three or four
goals. Post the goals where they can
be seen.
 Make sure the goals are specific.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
 Check
your teen’s calendar regularly
 Attend parent/teacher interviews.
(October & March)
 Attend School Council meetings.
 Attend concerts, art shows,
presentations, sports events, and
multi-cultural events.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
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Encourage your teen to become independent.
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Communicate - Encourage your teen to talk
about school, social events, and his/her peers.
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Friends – Get to know your teen’s new friends.
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Bullying - Watch for symptoms that your teen
may be a bullying victim. Be aware of signs such
as withdrawal, a drop in grades, physical signs,
or needing extra money or supplies. Inform
administration immediately!
FINAL COMMENTS
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Most of all…....................
BE INVOLVED and ENJOY
EXPERIENCING YOUR
CHILD’S GROWTH – socially,
emotionally and
academically!
BE INVOLVED!